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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Penshurst
Fish and chip van hire in Penshurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire for Penshurst events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Penshurst
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. For gatherings after a funeral and company team days, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Penshurst, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Penshurst questions
Which station is closest to Penshurst?
The closest is Penshurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Penshurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
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Other occasions in Penshurst
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Penshurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Penshurst?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Penshurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Penshurst
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Penshurst
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van in Penshurst: local details
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Penshurst, we also cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penshurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch